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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.96, 5,163.36 and 1,494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.96, 5,163.36 and 1,494.64 is: 2,241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.96 : 5,163.36 = 1,494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.96/5,163.36 = 1,494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.96x = 5,163.36 × 1,494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.96x = 7,717,364.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,717,364.39/3,442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.49

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